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Results of the 2006 Drogheda Business Excellence Awards:
Best Newcomer Award - Gillian Moore and her fiance Aidan of Fuschia
Best Small Business Award - Gavin Collins of the Green Door Group
Best Innovation Award - Louisa Maher of MOR Solutions
Best Medium to Large Business Award - Padraic Kierans of Anglo Printers
Best Business to Business Award - Jeff Fitzpatrick of Euro Environmental Services
Customer Excellence Award in Tourism and Hospitality - Rory Smith of the d Hotel
Customer Excellence Award in Retail and Services - Frank Brannigan and Linda Crosby of La Spa Therapie
Customer Excellence Award in Professional and Financial Services - Caroline Gordon of Derma Laser Clinic
Community Commitment Award - Jacinta Walsh of ABACAS School for Children with Autism
Lifetime Achievement Award - Vincent Hoey

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Sponsors of the 2006 Drogheda Business Excellence Awards:

Premier Sponsors

Bank of Ireland Business Banking
Bank of Ireland Business Banking is committed to being THE bank for Small - Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and to playing an important role in advising and encouraging business development in Drogheda.We understand that SMEs face considerable challenges and want to ensure that dealing with their bank is not one of them.To find out more about our offering for small businesses, please drop in and talk to a member of the Drogheda team today. www.boi.ie

North East Printers Ltd.
North East Printers is delighted to be a Premier Sponsor of the Drogheda Business Excellence Awards. As a company which prides itself on achievement and who strives to maintain a standard of excellence,NEP has an integral part to play within the Business Community of Drogheda and indeed the 'North East' of the country. In business for 25 years, we are fully committed to providing high quality print solutions to over 500 customers at present. With constant upgrading of our facilities NEP are looking forward to being a part of thisn ever expanding town. For further information on our services check out. www.northeastprinters.ie or call in to speak with one of our dedicated Sales Team.


Media Partners

LMFM
LMFM is the largest local radio station outside of Dublin and Cork.  The station has been market leader since 1993, attracting 33% of all-time listened-to radio across the North East.  Broadcasting from the M50 to the boarder with Northern Ireland and covering the same area as six local newspapers, LMFM is a most effective method of communicating with your customers every day, time and time again!! www.lmfm.ie

Drogheda Leader
The Drogheda Leader is the regions most widely circulated newspaper with a weekly distribution in excess of 25,000 papers. The paper is circulated in Drogheda town and surrounding villages and has a loyal readership amongst both local “born and bred” readers and the ever expanding influx of new arrivals and commuters. The Drogheda Leader is proud to be associated with this premier event. www.droghedaleader.net


Award Sponsors

Murphy Environmental - Sponsors of the Best Newcomer Award
Murphy Environmental Ltd operates two E.P.A. licenced landfill facilities, managing the sites to minimise environmental impact. They have the distinction of being the only privately owned Waste Company in Ireland to be certified to ISO 14001 in both of their facilities.

La Spa Therapie - Sponsors of the Best Small Business Award
La Spa Therapie offers a unique experience in traditional beauty combined with alternative therapies, in a tranquil and picturesque setting. You will find a Haven of peace, a place where your body is pampered and your senses indulged! We invite you to come, catch your breath, find your energy and just enjoy.........

Callan Computers - Sponsors of the Best Innovation Award
Callan Computers is recognised as the leader in planning, design, implementation and maintenance of comprehensive IT solutions for a broad range of organisations throughout the Northeast of Ireland. For over 22 years we have delivered IT products, services, and solutions that provide real value to our customers.

VHI Healthcare Sponsors of the Best Medium to Large Business Award
One of Ireland's best-known and most trusted household brands, Vhi holds a 76% share of the Irish private health insurance market. It offers a wide range of healthcare plans and has over 1.55 million members, with an annual premium income in excess of 900 million euro.

Irish Cement - Sponsors of the Best Business to Business Award
Irish Cement Limited is the leading producer of cement in Ireland, with Plants at Platin and Limerick. Operating in Drogheda for nearly 70 years, Irish Cement Platin, produces over 2 million tonnes of cement, in this €200 million plant. Continuous investment programmes ensure the highest international standards in terms of environmental and product performance and customer
service.

Fuschia - Sponsors of the Customer Excellence in Retail and Services Award
Fuschia is Irelands first independent brand of Make-Up and Cosmetics and was set up by local couple Gillian Moore and Aidan Brady. Located in Scotch Hall, fuschia sells everything a woman needs for her face & body. We designed and formulated each and every one of our products.We wanted to “make make-up simple!” showing women the tricks of the trade, and the secrets of applying flawless make-up. We sell everything that they need to
achieve this.

Flogas - Sponsors of the Customer Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality Award
Folgas is the leading supplier of liquefied Petroleum gas in Ireland. Gas applications include heating, cooking, water heating, industrial and process heating. Flogas services a diverse range of markets, including catering, leisure, industrial, commercial, residential, agricultural and automotive.

Boyne Valley Country Club - Sponsors of the Customer Excellence in Professional and Financial Services Award
BVCC is the ultimate fitness and leisure centre, with highly trained and motivated staff. It boasts a well-equipped gym, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, sauna and steamroom, two all weather tennis courts plus crèche and beauty spa. Check out www.bvcc.ie, or call us on 041-9843280.

Drogheda Concentrates - Sponsors of the Community Commitment Award
Drogheda Concentrates currently employ 367 permanent staff and 70 contract staff. Employees take pride in providing the highest standard of quality and customer service.Drogheda Concentrates is actively involved in local community events and annually sponsors worthwhile projects in Drogheda, including general community welfare and donations to charities.Therefore, we are delighted to Sponsor the Best Community Commitment Award for this year's Business Excellence Awards, as it compliments our philanthropic focus.

Gunne Group - Sponsors of the Lifetime Achievement Award
The Gunne Group employs 100 people in 17 ISO 9002 - accredited offices across the country. Specialising in second-hand residential property, country homes and new homes, Gunne's single inter-office dial-up network makes it
the most efficient business in its sector.

North East Printers Ltd. - Sponsors of the Brochure Design, Print & Distribution
North East Printers is the leading print company in Drogheda and the North East and currently employ over 20 staff. NEP are committed to providing high quality print solutions whilst maintaining a standard of excellence.We offer a wide range of services which include - Full Lithographic Printing, Digital Print solutions, Full Design & Typeset service and Direct Marketing Consultations. Each customer is assigned a dedicated 'Accounts Manager' who strives to meet all your needs no matter what the requirement may be. For further information on our services check out. www.northeastprinters.ie or call in to speak with one of our dedicated Sales Team.

Devine Hospitality - Sponsor of Event Management Services
Following on from the success of the 2005 Drogheda - Business Excellence Awards, Devine Hospitality are once again delighted to provide event management services to Drogheda Chamber for this prestigious event. Devine Hospitality is a Drogheda based Corporate Event Planning company specialising in the planning of Conferences, Educational and Team Building Events, Product Launches, Awards Ceremonies and Gala Dinners. Visit:- www.devine-hospitality.com or call 1850 75 25 75. "

Drogheda Port Company
Drogheda Port is one of Ireland's premier multi modal ports strategically located on the east coast with direct motorway access to the country's key industrial and commercial centres.The port is continuing to develop and expand by offering its customers a strategic locational advantage in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Drogheda Port is delighted to support the Drogheda Business Excellence Awards.

Donal Kinsella
Sponsor of the Drinks Reception

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